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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.40, 3,584.16 and 928.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.40, 3,584.16 and 928.80 is: 1,392.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.40 : 3,584.16 = 928.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.40/3,584.16 = 928.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.40x = 3,584.16 × 928.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.40x = 3,328,967.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,967.81/2,390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.64

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